Measured-delivery bottle.



1A'I'B1S1"lED JULY 10, 1906.

H. RAYMOND. MEASURED DELIVERY BOTTLE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 19, 1905.

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PATBNTBD JULY 10, 1906.

H. RAYMOND.

MEASURED DELIVERY BOTTLE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 19. 1905.

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PATENTED JULY 10, 1906.

H. RAYMOND. MEASURED DELIVERY BOTTLE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 19. 1905.

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APPLICATION FILED JUNE 19, 1905.

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APPLICATION FILED JUNEIIB, 1905.

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HOYT RAYMOND, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

MEASURED-DELIVERY BOTTLE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented July 10, 1906.

Application filed June 19,1905. Serial No. 265,968.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, HOYT RAYMOND, a

citizen of the United States, and a residentof Chicago, county of Cook, State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Measured-Delivery Bottles, of which the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, forms a complete specification.

My invention relates to bottles provided with means for measuring the'amounts of the contents which will be discharged if the bottle is inverted and the stopper opened.

My improved measuring-bottle is especially adapted for use with medicines or drinks when definite amounts of a liquid, powder, granular, or similar material are required. For use with drinks or medicines necessitating several constituents I make a multiple-compartment bottle, each compartment being provided with a measuring-chamber. Different liquids or powders are placed in the compartments, the sizes of which bear the same relation to each other and the sizes of their measuring-chambers bear the same relation to each other that the volumes of their contents do in the mixture for which the bottle is used. The measured amounts of the liquids or powders may be released from the measuring-chambers either simultaneously or successively, as appears necessary or desirable.

- My invention also involves means for substantially simultaneously closing the entrance to the measuring-chamber and opening its discharge-mouth.

Referring to the drawings, Figure 1 represents an ordinary bottle, partly in section,

provided with a measuring-chamber accord ing to my invention. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the bottle as shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is an elevation of a multiple-compartment bottle, each compartment of which is provided with a measuring-chamber, the bottle having a single neck. Fig. 4 represents a section of the bottle shown on Fig. 3 on the line 3 3 looking in the direction of the arrows. Fig. 5 represents a multi le-compartment bottle partly in section, t e bottle being provided With a separate liquid-measuring neck for each compartment- Fig. 6 is a plan view of the bottle shown on Fig. 5. Fig. 7- is an elevation, partly in section, of amultiple-compartment bottle provided with means for automatically measuring and releasing definite quantities of liquids when the bottle is inverted. Fig. 8 is a plan of the bottle shown in Fig. 7. Fig. 9 represents an elevation, partly in section of a modified form of a multiple-compartment bottle with a plurality of necks which constitute measuring-chambers,

the said necks being capable of rotary movement, so as to open and close their receivingmouths. Fig. 10 is a plan View of the bottle shown in Fig. 9. Figs. 11, 12, and 13 show details of the bottle illustrated in Figs. 9 and 10.

Referring to Fig. 1, which represents an ordinary form of bottle in the neck of which is inserted my improved measuring device, 2 represents a longitudinally-perlorated cork inserted in the mouth of the bottle. Within this perforation is placed a cylindrical measuring-chamber 3, which has a tapering mouth 4 in its lowerend and a tapering mouth 5 in its upper end. A band 6 encircles the neck of the bottle, the ends of the band being upturned to form lugs between which is pivoted the stopper member 8, comprising a thumb-piece 12 and a portion 13, extending over the mouth of the bottle, the latter portion being provided with a tapering plug 14, adapted to enter and close the mouth 5. This stopper 8 is pivoted on the pin 9 and is actuated by the spring 10, so as to normally close the mouth of the bottle. EX- tending downwardly from the stopper 8 is the rod 16, which passes through the measuring-chamber 3. Secured to the lower end of this rod 16 and below the mouth 4 is the tapering plug 15, adapted by its upward and downward movement to close and open the {)eceiving-mouth 4 of the measuring-cham- When it is desired to discharge from the bottle a measured amount of the liquid, the bottle is turned bottom upward until the chamber 3'is completely filled with the contents of the bottle. To discharge the contents of the chamber into a glass or other receptacle, the operator by pressing upon the part 12 opens the discharge-mouth 5 of the chamber and simultaneously closes the receiving-mouth of the chamber by means of the movement of the rod 16 and stopper 15, attached to the arm 13 of the stopper 8. When the contents of the chamber have been released, the stopper 8 is allowed to reclose the mouth of the bottle, whereupon the receiving-mouth of the measuring-chamber is again opened.

In Fig. 3 I have shown a bottle similar to 1 IIC ' size.

that illustrated in Fig. 1, but provided with a plurality of compartments and measuringchambers, one for each compartment. The bottle is divided into four compartments 23, 24, 25, and 26 by the intersecting longitudinal partitions 2]. and 22. These chambers may be of the same or different sizes, according to the amounts of liquid they are to 0011- tain. In the mouth of the bottle four meas- .1ring-chambers are formed by the extensions of the partitions 21 and ".22 in combination with the transverse partition 27. These measuring-chambers are made of a size to correspond to the size of their compartments, though such a construction is not necessary, since the chambers may be of any desired A band 34 encircles the neck ofthe bottle in the'same manner as does the band 7 described in connection with the bottle illustrated in Fig. 1. The stopper member 36 is pivoted between two lugs 35, supported by band 34, and is spring-actuated to close the mouth of the bottle, as is the stopper 8. tween each compartment and its measuringchamber is a tapering passage 28 in the partition 27, which forms means for the liquid to pass from the compartment to its corresponding measuring-chamber. In the upper part of each chamber is a plug 31, of cork, rubber, or. other suitable material, which is held in place by engaging a recess in the sides of measuring-chamber. vided with a discharging-mouth 32, with which cooperates a tapering plug 33. The

two plugs 30 and 33 are secured to a rod 39,

which is fastened to the lower side of the stopper 38, each measuring-chamber being provided with plugs 30 and 33 and a rod 39. When the bottle is turned bottom upward, the four measuring-chambers are filled With their corresponding liquids from the compartments, the liquids passing through the openings 28.. After the measuring-chambers have been filled the contents thereof can be simultaneously released, so as to'discharge into a glass or other vessel by pressing with the thumb on the stopper 36. In so doing the plug 38 is removed from the mouth of the bottle, the four discharging-mouths of the measuring-chambers are simultaneously opened, and the four receiving-mouths of the. chambers are simultaneously closed. When the thumb is removed from stopper 36, the latter is thrown to its closed position and closes the mouth of the bottle, the plugs 33 close the discharge-mouths, and the plugs 30 open the receiving-mouths'28.

In some cases it is desirable that the liquids be not simultaneously mixed, but it is necessary for the properlmixture that they be successively discharged into the glass. To accomplish this result, I use the modified form of bottle illustrated in Fig. 5, wherein I have illustrated amultiple-compartment bottle with four necks, the necks constituting Each plug 31 is promeasuring-chambers. The bottle 40 is divided into four compartments 43, 44, 45, and 46 by the intersecting partitions 41 and 42. These compartments may be of the same or of differing size, and the necks of the bottles may be made to -bear the same relation to each other as regards size as do the compartments.

I have shown the four necks 47, 48, 49, and 50 each provided with a spring-pressed stopper 51, similar to the stoppers shown in Figs. 1 and 3. In eachneckisinserted aperforated member 53, engagin a recess 52 in the neck for the purpose of holding it in its proper place. This member 53 may be formed of rubber, cork, or any other suitable material.

Each stopper 51 is provided with a downter cooperating with the perforation 54 in the part 53, so ,as to 0 en or close the communication between t e compartment and the neck which constitutes the measuring-chamber.

To operate the bottle, it is turned bottom upward, so thatthe liquids in the compartments fill their corresponding necks or measuring-chambers. The stoppers 51 are then opened'manually in succession, so as to disc arge the contents of the necks into the glass. When the stoppers 51 are thus opened, the plugs 56, through the means of the rods 55, close the openings 54, and thus shut off communication with the compartments. When the stoppers 51 are released, their springs throw them into place, so as to close the mouths of the necks and to open communication between the necks and the corresponding compartments.

In Fig. 7 I have shown amodification which operates automatically to discharge the contents of the measuring-chambers simultaneously. The bottle is divided into compartments 74, 75, 76, and 77 bymeansof the partitions 71, 72, and 73. Each compartment is provided with a neck, four being shown in this case and characterized byreference-nu- The necks in thismerals -78, 79, 80, and 81. bottle, as in the one shown in Fig. 5, constitute the measuring-chambers. Within each neck is inserted a perforated plug 82, which is held in place by engaging a recess in the wall. The lunger fits the interior of the neck, and t e taperin plug 84 is suspended therefrom by means 05a rod 86. Each neck is provided with such a plunger and tapering lug. To operator-this bottle, it is turned bottom upward. The plungers 85 slide toward the mouths of the necks, the liquids from the compartments pass into the necks through the openings 83, and when the plungers pass out of the mouths of the necks the taperingplugs 84 enga e openings 83, so as to close communication etween the compart-v ments and the necks. The rod 86 is made of bers, each chamber having a receiving-mouth,

which t such a length that when the plug 84 fits the recess 83 the contents of the necks can be discharged. from their months. When the bottle is set in upright position, the lungers 85 assume the position as shown in ig. 7.

In Fi 9 I have shown a modification in he necks of the bottle are manually turned so as to establish communication be tween the compartments and the necks, which constitute the measurin -chambers. The partitions 91 and 92 divide the bottle into compartments 93, 94, and 95. A gasket 106 rests upon the neck of the bottle andalso upon the top of the partitions, this gasket having three perforations to coincide with the holes 120, 121, and 122 in the clamping member 104, which by a threaded enga e ment with the neck of the bottle holdst he gasket 106 firmly in place. Revolubly mounted upon the clamping member 104 is the flat plate with the necks 96, 97, and

98 extending upwardly therefrom. This plate 100 is centrally pivoted on member 104 by means of bolt 102, whose angular head engages in recess 105 in the lower side of the part 104. The closednut 103 enga es the threaded end of bolt 102 and holds tl ie part 100 in its proper position. The plate 100 is provided with a semicircular slot 113, which cooperates with a lu or pin 114, extending upwardly from mem er 104. The part 100 is provided with the openings 110, 111 and 112, which communicate with the necks of the bottle. By turning the part 100 and the integral necks 96, 97, and 98 communication may be established between the compartments of the bottle and the measuring-necks. Each neck is provided with a sprin -pressed stopper 99, similar to the stoppers hereinbefore described. To close communication between the compartments and necks, the latterare turned in the op osite direction. The operation of the bott e is similar to that shown in Fig. 5. and needs no further description.

My invention is susceptible of various other modifications which will be at once apparent to any one skilled in the art.

I claim 1. A multiple-compartment bottle, provided with a meaSuring chamber for each compartment, each chamber having a receiving and a discharging mouth, and means for simultaneously closing the receiving-mouths and opening the discharging-mouths, substantially as described.

2. A multiple-compartment bottle, provided. with a plurality of measuring-chamand means for simultaneously controlling 6o said mouths, substantially as described.

3. A multiple-compartment bottle, provided with a plurality of measuring-chambers, each chamber having a discharge-mouth,

and means for simultaneously controlling 6 5 said mouths, substantially as described.

4. A multiple-compartment bottle, provided with a measuring-chamber for each compartment, each chamber having a receivm and a discharging mouth, means to 70 contro each mouth, a closing means for the bottle-mouth, and means connecting saidclosing means with the mouthmontrolling means so that when the bottle-closing means is o ened, all the receiving-mouths are closed 7 5 an all the discharging-mouths opened, substanti ally as described.

5. A bottle havin a plurality of compartments the sizes of w 'ch bear the same relation to one another that the volumes of their 80 contents do in a iven mixture for the production of which the bottle is employed, each compartment having a measuring-chamber,

each measuring-chamber having a receiving and discharging mouth, and means to simul- 85 taneously open the discharging-mouths and close the receiving-mouths, substantially as described.

8. A bottle havin a ments the sizes of wii tion to one another that the volumes of their contents do in a iven mixture for the production of which t e bottle is employed, each compartment having a measuring-chamber,

lurality of-compartthe size of eachof said measuring-chambers 9 5 being a given part of the capacity of its corresponding compartment, each measuringchamber having a receiving and discharging mouth, and means to simultaneously open the discharging-mouths and close the receiv- IOO ing-mouths, and vice versa, substantially as described.

7. A bottle having a sin le neck and a lu-. rality of compartments time sizes of w 'ch bear the same relation to one another that 1.05

the volumes of their contents do in a given mixture for the production of which the bottle is employed, each com artment having a measuring chamber in sai neck, eachmeasuring-chamber havin a receivmg and dis- 11o charging mouth, an means to simultaneously open the dischargin -mouths and close the receiving-mouths, su stantially as described.

Witnesses:

SAMUEL N. Pom), L. F. MCOREA.

c bear the same rela- 9o HOYT RAYMOND. i 

